Engineering leader at AWS
I grew up in a family where work was synonymous with responsibility, progression, and integrity. My parents were the first generation in their families to earn university degrees—and they did it during one of Argentina’s most turbulent times under a de facto government. They put in the hard
Communication, communication, communication. I like to say that we’re never good enough at communication. No matter your role, you will always be more effective if you communicate better. I truly believe this. Using simple words and short sentences makes our communication much, much better. Sharing examples eliminates ambiguity. But
"You must make me happy, and I must make my boss happy." That's what a manager told me early in my career. (By the way, he’s a great friend of mine now.) At first, I was perplexed. It sounded almost... transactional. Is that how the
A few years ago, I found myself at a crossroads that would define the course of my career and my life. I was leading the team responsible for Groupon APIs across all Latin American countries, based in Chile, and reporting directly to the Latam Groupon CTO. Things were going well,
Since moving to the US eight years ago, Thanksgiving has become a tradition for me, just as it is for millions of Americans. If you don’t live in the US, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the good things in our lives, especially those we often
Your company will consume every second of your life — but only if you let it. Set your boundaries. Take vacations. Set time aside to work out, have lunch with a friend, go for a walk with your spouse, pick up your kids from school, or stop by your parents'
Pep Guardiola once said that winning the Champions League isn’t about doing it once and then fading away. It’s about being there year after year, staying consistent. If you keep showing up and keep pushing, you’ll eventually win it. The same applies at work. It’s not
I went to the dentist today for my annual check-up, and I actually loved it. Now, don't get me wrong, my dentist is great, but that’s not the reason for my excitement. What really caught my attention was how she used AI tools to diagnose me. “I
If you want to learn what the road is like further ahead, ask the person coming back. These are the mentors. People who’ve already traveled the road you’re about to take. Mentors teach, guide, and inspire. Be intentional in seeking out the right ones.
I love writing. I've been doing it for years on diverse platforms. It's an effective way to clarify your thoughts, first for yourself and then for others. Amazon leverages this approach extensively. Amazonians write documents to seek additional funding, gain approval for new product ideas, promote
The world doesn’t encourage diversity by default. In most cases, diversity is accommodated through exceptions or special requests. A special request for gluten-free food on a plane. Special assistance in buildings for wheelchair users. An exception to work remotely. And so on. In many companies, diversity is pursued through
What do you do when someone disagrees with you? When their opinions or suggestions don't align with your interests? Do you open your mind with intellectual honesty, or do you try to avoid, bypass, or wear them down Challenging perspectives are often overlooked. And that makes a lot